Warrior Magazine June 2020

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CAMPUS NEWS

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Dr. Brent Gregory named 9th ECCC president Riley, McDonald selected Mr., Miss ECCC Student Hall of Fame members recognized Langley named Director of Bands Board names residence hall for President Stewart

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ATHLETICS

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MLB batting champ Anderson headlines fundraiser Lockhart named head men’s basketball coach Former Warrior Gibson selected in NFL draft

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ALUMNI NEWS

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Beloved instructor Ovid Vickers passes away Alumni Updates

On the cover: Dr. Billy W. Stewart is retiring after eight years as president of East Central Community College. The Warrior magazine’s Maria McLeod recently interviewed the college’s eighth president about what he will remember most about his time at ECCC. The feature story begins on page 12.

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ACCREDITATION East Central Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of East Central Community College. N ONDISCRIMINATION East Central Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or qualified disability in its educational programs and activities, employment practices, or admissions processes. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non discrimination policies of East Central Community College: Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI, ADEA, and Title IX are coordinated by Dr. Teresa Mackey, Vice President for Instruction, Walter Arno Vincent Administration Building, Room 171, Post Office Box 129, Decatur, MS 39327, Phone: 601-635-6202, Fax: 601-635-4011, tmackey@eccc.edu. Inquiries regarding compliance with Section 504 and ADA are coordinated by Dr. Randall Lee, Vice President for Student Services, Eddie M. Smith Student Union, Room 201, Post Office Box 129, Decatur, MS 39327, Phone: 601-635-6375, Fax: 601-635-3247, rlee@eccc.edu.

The Warrior is printed two times annually and is distributed to alumni of East Central Community College and other friends of the college. Editorial staff members include Office of Public Information personnel: Bill Wagnon, Maria McLeod, Karen Robertson, Amy Thompson Contributing writer includes: Kendall Simoneau

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